NFL Grind Down: Week 6 - Page Two

by LeoTPP Last Updated 2015-10-17 23:40:07

Cincinnati Bengals at Buffalo Bills

Cincinnati Bengals						Buffalo Bills
Sunday – 1 p.m.						Ralph Wilson Stadium
Vegas Odds		Sprd	Total	Proj.Pts		Vegas Odds		Sprd	Total	Proj.Pts
		-3.5	42.5	23				3.5	42.5	19.5
Tm Stats	PPG	Scoring	Pass	Rush		Tm Stats	PPG	Scoring	Pass	Rush
Offense	29.6	4	5	7		Offense	24.8	9	24	4
Opp. Defense	21.0	13	22	3		Opp. Defense	20.2	10	22	18
Opp. Def vs. Pos	QB	RB	WR	TE		Opp. Def vs. Pos	QB	RB	WR	TE
Buffalo Bills	27	9	26	24		Cincinnati Bengals	15	23	21	10
Rec. Stats	Targets	Receptions	TDs	Yards		Rec. Stats	Targets	Receptions	TDs	Yards
Green	43	31	3	495		Watkins	13	7	1	99
Jones	26	15	2	235		Harvin	30	19	1	249
Sanu	20	14	0	236		Woods	17	13	1	164
Eifert	36	24	5	312		Clay	33	22	2	262

The Quick Grind

Notable injuries and suspensions: Marvin Jones (CIN, Probable), Karlos Williams (BUF, Out), Tyrod Taylor, Sammy Watkins (BUF, Questionable), Charles Clay, LeSean McCoy (BUF, Probable)

CIN Matchup Rating: 6.0
BUF Matchup Rating: 4.0

Cincinnati Bengals

Quarterback: Everyone is waiting for Andy Dalton (FD $7,600, DK $5,700) to turn back into the inconsistent, “almost good enough” quarterback we’ve seen since his debut in 2011. The problem is… that guy might not be coming back. Sure, Dalton is unlikely to sustain a 7% TD rate and a 1.3% interception rate. But his incredible levels of efficiency to start the season back up his strong fantasy performances, and there’s no reason to believe he’s going to take much of a step back at all. The Buffalo pass defense is as inconsistent as we all believe Dalton to be, capable of generating turnover and sacks, but also prone to giving up plenty of yards and touchdowns (the Bills rank tenth in points allowed to opposing quarterbacks). On a per-dropback basis, they’re still one of the tougher pass defenses in the NFL, but for fantasy purposes, there are enough cracks in the armor to find a solid day for Dalton. His price is too low, and he’s viable in any format, but preferred in tournaments where many will likely stay away as they still don’t believe in his ability.

Running Game: Giovani Bernard (FD $6,700, DK $4,600) and Jeremy Hill (FD $6,400, DK $5,700) are one of the easier duos to figure out in the NFL at the running back position. So far this season, the Bengals have run 26 plays (all against Seattle) with a seven or more point deficit. Bernard was handed or thrown the ball on nine of those plays. Jeremy Hill had no touches during that span. But in any other situation, the Bengals have split the carries somewhat evenly, with Bernard handling more of the passing game duties. For that reason, Gio is always going to be preferred on DraftKings (especially at a cheaper price), but in a game the Bengals should win, Hill becomes an appealing option. This week’s game shouldn’t be an easy win, and is against a Buffalo team that has yet to allow a back to go for more than 49 rushing yards in a game. However, Dion Lewis did have 138 total yards from scrimmage and a touchdown in Week 2 against the Bills, and I expect a similar line from Bernard this week. Hill is only a tournament option thanks to the possibility of a couple of goal-line touches.

Pass Catchers: The Bengals are not afraid to feed their superstar receiver A.J. Green (FD $8,100, DK $7,600). The Georgia product took a bit of a break in a blowout win in Week 1 and didn’t make a huge impact outside of a short touchdown catch in Week 2, but has seen 30 targets and nearly 400 yards worth of receptions in the last three games. This week he’ll face a defense that has allowed big two-touchdown games to Rishard Matthews and Julian Edelman, and another handful of decent fantasy performances. There’s not a strong precedent here for a strong performance from Green, but definitely more talented than anyone the Bills can line up across from him, and he has guaranteed volume as the top target in the offense. He’s a tournament option. Marvin Jones (FD $5,300, DK $3,500) sees his volume rise and fall like the tide, but he’s a big-play receiver with a nose for the end zone, and is also viable in tournaments. And according to PFF’s player grades, slot corner Nickell Robey and the Buffalo safeties are the ways to attack this defense, so Tyler Eifert (FD $6,000, DK $4,900) is a solid yet popular selection, while Mohamed Sanu (FD $5,000, DK $3,200) is an incredibly off-the-radar option if you’re worried about the talented outside corners shutting down Green and Jones, or scaring Dalton away from making tough throws outside.

The Takeaway: The Bengals have been on a roll on offense this season, and I trust their quality on offense over the inconsistent talent on the Buffalo defense. Dalton, Bernard, Green, Jones and Eifert are all viable, but will likely be popular as well.

Buffalo Bills

Quarterback: The Bengals have been slightly tougher than average against the pass this season, but even if they were a good matchup, I would be hesitant to roster an injured Tyrod Taylor (FD $7,400, DK $5,600) or E.J. Manuel (FD $5,500, DK $5,000) regardless of his health. If Taylor is running around and ready to play by some miraculous recovery, you can consider him in a tournament lineup, but I don’t see any way he’s good to go for this weekend.

Running Game: With LeSean McCoy and Karlos Williams looking unlikely to play in Week 6, we’re left with the same issues we had a week ago at running back for the Bills, but with a week of proof as to how uncertain this situation is to help us avoid it altogether. The Bengals are a mediocre matchup for running games, anyways, so I would only be excited to roster a healthy Williams or McCoy. If Shady suits up, consider him a tournament option.

Pass Catchers: No receiver for the Bills saw more than three targets a week ago, and they could be seeing passes thrown their way by E.J. Manuel this week. Charles Clay (FD $5,700, DK $4,300) is a tight end, the backup quarterback’s safety blanket, but there are such better ways to spend your salary cap dollars this weekend.

The Takeaway: This write-up is short, and even still, I probably spent a bit too much time writing about the Buffalo offense. There’s nothing of value here for daily fantasy purposes.

Chicago Bears at Detroit Lions

Chicago Bears						Detroit Lions
Sunday – 1 p.m.						Ford Field
Vegas Odds		Sprd	Total	Proj.Pts		Vegas Odds		Sprd	Total	Proj.Pts
		2.5	42.5	20				-2.5	42.5	22.5
Tm Stats	PPG	Scoring	Pass	Rush		Tm Stats	PPG	Scoring	Pass	Rush
Offense	17.2	28	26	12		Offense	16.6	30	8	32
Opp. Defense	27.6	26	19	27		Opp. Defense	28.4	28	2	24
Opp. Def vs. Pos	QB	RB	WR	TE		Opp. Def vs. Pos	QB	RB	WR	TE
Detroit Lions	26	21	25	27		Chicago Bears	18	16	22	6
Rec. Stats	Targets	Receptions	TDs	Yards		Rec. Stats	Targets	Receptions	TDs	Yards
Jeffery	11	5	0	78		Johnson	52	32	1	322
Royal	26	18	1	120		Tate	47	26	0	278
Wilson	26	15	1	234		Fuller	4	2	0	56
Bennett	42	28	2	233		Ebron	23	15	2	179

The Quick Grind

Notable injuries and suspensions: Eddie Royal, Alshon Jeffery, Martellus Bennett (CHI, Questionable), Golden Tate, Joique Bell, Eric Ebron (DET, Out)

CHI Matchup Rating: 4.5
DET Matchup Rating: 4.0

Chicago Bears

Quarterback: Jay Cutler (FD $7,500, DK $5,200) returned to action last week and had a very Jay Cutler-like game. He wasn’t efficient, but daily fantasy sites don’t judge players based on efficiency, they judge based on yards and touchdowns. And he over 250 and two of those, respectively. That’s something he did in his previous start against Oakland, as well. And it’s a good enough performance to return value on either major DFS site. The Lions rank in the top ten in fantasy points allowed to every position, and are 26th in pass defense according to Football Outsiders. Cutler is never a wise option in cash games, but he’s a top tournament option against the comical Lions.

Running Game: Matt Forte (FD $8,400, DK $7,100) has 120 touches on the year. No one else in the Chicago offense has more than 28. He is the Chicago offense, and will continue to get as much of a workload as he can carry. The Lions rank 23rd in run defense according to Football Outsiders, and allowed Chris Johnson and Adrian Peterson to run for 100 yards against them. Detroit has allowed seven rushing touchdowns to backs this year, and look for Forte to add an eighth and maybe a ninth to that tally. He’s an option in any format.

Pass Catchers: If this is the week Alshon Jeffery (FD $7,400, DK $6,400) returns, he’s an obvious play against a weak Detroit secondary. They’re obviously being cautious with him, and while reinjury is always a concern, I think we can feel confident in starting him if the Bears deem him healthy enough to be active and start this weekend. Eddie Royal (FD $5,300, DK $3,600) may also return, which would knock Marquess Wilson (FD $5,400, DK $4,000) down a notch or two. The former is tough to trust, but very cheap and saw ten targets in his last game, while the latter played well while all of the other receivers were hurt, but may not have a role once they return. That’s why, outside of Jeffery, I’ll be getting my passing game exposure from Forte and Martellus Bennett (FD $5,800, DK $4,800), who is a favored target for Cutler, and who faces a defense that has allowed four touchdowns to tight ends so far this year.

Injury Update: Martellus Bennett was added to the injury report during the week. This is big news, and would change the way we approach this offense. Signs are pointing toward Alshon Jeffery playing, and if he does, and Bennett sits, Jeffery is going to get all the targets he can handle in a fantastic matchup. Keep an eye on the inactives and news Sunday morning.

The Takeaway: Jay Cutler and Matt Forte are top plays in a game against a terrible Lions team that can’t get out of its own way. Alshon Jeffery is a tournament play if he’s healthy, Martellus Bennett is a solid option no matter the health of Jeffery, and the other Chicago receivers will move up and down depending on who is active and who isn’t this weekend.

Detroit Lions

Quarterback: The previous set of blurbs spelled out why you should play the Bears offensive players because the Lions are kind of a joke. The same applies on this side of the ball. Chicago is a bottom ten team against the run and pass, according to Football Outsiders, and numberFire ranks them as the 26th best defense in football. Matthew Stafford (FD $6,900, DK $5,300) has been injured, and was playing so poorly in an embarrassing loss to the Cardinals that Dan Orlovsky (FD $5,700, DK $5,000) had time to come in and throw THIRTY EIGHT passes. And that was after Stafford had thrown 32. However, the potential of a passing offense throwing upwards of seventy times against the Bears should be exciting, even if those passes are coming from a bad quarterback like Stafford. The volume and matchup leave him in tournament territory, but don’t get crazy and invest too heavily.

Running Game: It sounds like Joique Bell (FD $5,500, DK $3,400) has returned just in time to carry the ball 12 times for 30 yards and take away touches from the other Detroit backs, leaving Ameer Abdullah (FD $5,900, DK $4,000) and Zach Zenner (FD $5,400, DK $3,000) are tough picks due to volume concerns. This backfield is a mess, and the Bears have actually limited damage to opposing backs this year, and while I suspect a lot of that has been fool’s gold and good luck, it’s enough to put the nail in the coffin and keep me away from this backfield, except for…

Pass Catchers: Theo Riddick (FD $5,000, DK $3,300). He’s listed as a running back on your favorite daily fantasy site, but he’s a slot receiver out of the backfield. He’s Jarvis Landry with a running back’s jersey on. He has five or more targets in each of the last four games, and rarely does a pass thrown his way hit the turf. He’s an obvious option on PPR sites, and is still viable on other sites, but he really needs to hit his volume ceiling, or score, to give a nice return. Golden Tate (FD $6,900, DK $5,200) dominated the wide receiver targets a week ago, but Eric Ebron (FD $5,100, DK $3,300) is returning and some guy named Calvin Johnson (FD $8,200, DK $7,300) is still around as well. The Bears haven’t allowed tight ends to do much this season, so pick your poison between the top two receivers for the Lions. All three starting corners for the Bears have PFF grades that deem them as below replacement level, so the fantasy production is going to be determined by the eyes and accuracy of Stafford (or Orlovsky), which means these guys are all just tournament options.

The Takeaway: It’s tough to trust any member of this offense, but Stafford, Riddick, Tate and Johnson should all see a decent amount of good opportunities against a bad defense. Fire away in tournaments.

Denver Broncos at Cleveland Browns

Denver Broncos						Cleveland Browns
Sunday – 1 p.m.						FirstEnergy Stadium
Vegas Odds		Sprd	Total	Proj.Pts		Vegas Odds		Sprd	Total	Proj.Pts
		-4	42	23				4	42	19
Tm Stats	PPG	Scoring	Pass	Rush		Tm Stats	PPG	Scoring	Pass	Rush
Offense	22.6	17	20	30		Offense	23.6	13	3	27
Opp. Defense	26.4	22	17	31		Opp. Defense	15.8	2	5	5
Opp. Def vs. Pos	QB	RB	WR	TE		Opp. Def vs. Pos	QB	RB	WR	TE
Cleveland Browns	28	28	24	22		Denver Broncos	2	20	1	13
Rec. Stats	Targets	Receptions	TDs	Yards		Rec. Stats	Targets	Receptions	TDs	Yards
Thomas	58	38	1	416		Benjamin	39	22	4	411
Sanders	53	34	2	418		Hawkins	28	17	0	161
Latimer						Hartline	19	9	0	128
Daniels	26	12	2	61		Barnidge	32	24	3	374

The Quick Grind

Notable injuries and suspensions: Demaryius Thomas (DEN, Questionable), Isaiah Crowell, Robert Turbin, (CLE, Questionable), Josh McCown (CLE, Probable)

DEN Matchup Rating: 5.0
CLE Matchup Rating: 2.0

Denver Broncos

Quarterback: The Cleveland Browns are not a good football team, and this is especially true on the defensive side of the ball. So far this season, they’ve allowed 27 or more points in four of the five games they’ve played, and rank in the bottom ten in the league in passing touchdowns allowed, and interceptions earned on defense. The quarterbacks they’ve faced aren’t exactly superstars, either, as Ryan Fitzpatrick, Marcus Mariota and Derek Carr all picked up multiple touchdowns against the Cleveland pass defense. This week, Peyton Manning (FD $8,100, DK $6,600) gets to face that same defense, but this isn’t the same Peyton who holds multiple NFL records for his prolific passing. Over his last two games, he’s combined to throw for one touchdown and four interceptions, and now faces a team he has historically struggled against (no team has held Manning to a lower passer rating against than the Browns have in their six games against him). It feels very, very strange to suggest fading Manning entirely, as he’s crafty and experienced enough to pick his spots and throw for two or three scores, but I don’t see him as even a moderately strong tournament option this weekend. Game script will not go in his favor, and he’s been too inefficient this year to trust with limited volume.

Running Game: C.J. Anderson (FD $6,600, DK $4,500) and Ronnie Hillman (FD $6,400, DK $4,600) looked to be in a good spot last weekend against the Raiders, but the Broncos struggled to pull away from Oakland and required a late touchdown to seal a victory. This led to more passing, which takes away from the pool of touches the two backs will split. So far this year, if you take away Ronnie Hillman’s two longest runs (72 yards and 16 yards), the Broncos rushing attack has totaled 2.55 yards per carry on 106 attempts. Hillman shouldn’t be discredited for generating those big plays, but the average Bronco rushing attempt is skewed a bit by those two outliers. This is not a good running team, yet they face the worst run defense in the league this week. The stoppable force meets the movable object. Which will give in first? I’ll give the Broncos backs a bit of credit and give them a tournament-play distinction, but they’re not high on my list. I prefer Hillman, as Anderson just hasn’t looked healthy or explosive yet this season.

Pass Catchers: With how poor Peyton Manning has been this season, and with Demaryius Thomas (FD $8,300, DK $7,900) and Emmanuel Sanders (FD $7,900, DK $7,500) still carrying prices that include games from a time when Manning could sling the ball around with a bit more zip and efficiency, it’s hard to find a reason to roster either player. The duo combined to see 20 of the 35 pass attempts Manning threw last week come their way, but turned that into only 14 combined catches for 166 yards and no scores. Red zone targets have been spread thin across a handful of receivers, and The Browns are a bit tougher against the pass than they are the run. DT and Sanders are contrarian tournament plays at best, but I’ll be avoiding this situation altogether.

The Takeaway: It feels odd to not be able to recommend a member of the Broncos in a game against the Browns, but there are better situations to be targeted this weekend. The receivers are both capable of 100 yards and a score, even with how limited the passing offense has been this season, and the running game could break out in a great matchup. I just don’t want to invest heavily in any element of this offense. The defense, however, is a very attractive option against a Cleveland offense projected to be held under 20 points.

Cleveland Browns

Quarterback: Josh McCown (FD $7,000, DK $5,400) has been surprisingly good, sitting out a week after an ill-advised dive for the end zone on a scramble and then returning to throw for multiple touchdowns in his three post-concussion starts. He’s gone over 300 yards in each of his last three games, as well, and has only one interception on his record (although penalties and drops have led to that number being a bit lower than it should be). But this week, he faces the NFL’s best defense. No quarterback has scored more than one touchdown against the Broncos so far this season, while three have thrown two interceptions. They rank second in DVOA against the pass, first in overall defense, and are projected to finish as the top overall defensive unit according to Football Outsiders. Don’t take the risk here in anything other than your 100th Quarter Arcade lineup as a “for fun” exercise.

Running Game: Running backs have found slivers of success against the Broncos this season, but a majority of the production out of the backfield against Denver has come from Adrian Peterson and Jamaal Charles. Isaiah Crowell (FD $6,300, DK $4,200) and Duke Johnson (FD $5,900, DK $4,500) aren’t on that level, and will likely face a fate more like that of Justin Forsett (18 touches, 56 yards), Ameer Abdullah and Joique Bell (21 touches, 46 yards), and Latavius Murray and Roy Helu (22 touches, 75 yards). The Broncos aren’t as elite against the run as they are the pass, but they are still a top-ten run defense and shouldn’t be targeted with such a mediocre running back situation.

Pass Catchers: Mike Wallace is the only wide receiver to find the end zone against the Broncos this year, as Calvin Johnson, Jeremy Maclin, Steve Smith and others were all shut out in their games against Aqib Talib, Chris Harris and the Denver pass rush. Travis Benjamin (FD $6,300, DK $5,000) is better than most gave him credit for early this season, but he’s not going to get open on a reliable basis against those corners. Gary Barnidge (FD $5,700, DK $4,400) and Duke Johnson are the two other passing game targets that have been trending upward lately, but consider them in a better matchup later this year.

The Takeaway: Denver is an elite defense, and Josh McCown and company are not an elite offense. Fade the Cleveland passing and running games.

Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars

Houston Texans						Jacksonville Jaguars
Sunday – 1 p.m.						EverBank Field
Vegas Odds		Sprd	Total	Proj.Pts		Vegas Odds		Sprd	Total	Proj.Pts
		-1	43	22				1	43	21
Tm Stats	PPG	Scoring	Pass	Rush		Tm Stats	PPG	Scoring	Pass	Rush
Offense	19.4	25	4	19		Offense	18.6	27	12	21
Opp. Defense	29.0	31	21	16		Opp. Defense	27.0	24	9	22
Opp. Def vs. Pos	QB	RB	WR	TE		Opp. Def vs. Pos	QB	RB	WR	TE
Jacksonville Jaguars	19	29	12	26		Houston Texans	24	26	15	19
Rec. Stats	Targets	Receptions	TDs	Yards		Rec. Stats	Targets	Receptions	TDs	Yards
Hopkins	74	42	3	578		Robinson	48	22	4	402
Washington	28	13	0	210		Hurns	36	27	3	430
Shorts	39	22	1	236		Lee	6	3	0	52
Graham	14	4	1	30		Lewis	18	5	0	40

The Quick Grind

Notable injuries and suspensions: Arian Foster Cecil Shorts (HOU, Probable), Nate Washington (HOU, Out), Julius Thomas Denard Robinson, Allen Hurns (JAC, Probable), T.J. Yeldon (JAC, Game-time decision)

HOU Matchup Rating: 6.0
JAC Matchup Rating: 4.5

Houston Texans

Quarterback: This game will be played at one of the fastest tempos of the weekend, as the Texans and Jaguars have both played quickly all season. Part of that is because they’re often chasing leads, but they’re still among the quicker offenses even when the games are still close, per Football Outsiders. That means otherwise unappealing options on both teams come into play as two bad defenses collide at breakneck speeds. It doesn’t get any less appealing than Brian Hoyer (FD $6,700, DK $5,100) on most weeks, but against the Jaguars, he’s definitely in play. Jacksonville ranks 28th against the pass according to Football Outsiders, and 31st according to numberFire. And while teams haven’t had to throw all that much against them this year (even the Bucs were able to keep it on the ground and play conservatively to win), there’s no talent to be afraid of on that defense. Hoyer is an interesting tournament play who has looked alright at times under center this season, but is not a guy you want anywhere near your cash game lineups.

Running Game: Arian Foster (FD $8,500, DK $7,000) touched the ball 28 times last week against the Colts, and that was on a short week on Thursday night. Now, with a long week to prepare for a game against a team that let Doug Martin and Charles Sims run wild a week ago, Foster is in a great spot. The Jags have slightly inflated run defense metrics thanks to their games against train wreck rushing offenses from Miami and Indianapolis, but on the whole, they are not a good enough defense to slow down one of the league’s best backs who is one week healthier and has had a couple of extra days to recover and prepare for this game.

Pass Catchers: DeAndre Hopkins (FD $8,500, DK $7,700) saw 11 targets in Week 2 at Carolina, and that is his lowest total on the season. As it stands, Hopkins is on pace for well over 200 looks in the passing game, and there’s no reason to think those targets will slow down any time soon. Are the targets of a high quality? Absolutely not. His catch rate has been very low in most of his appearances this season. But giving a top ten receiver in the NFL (in terms of talent) that volume of passes is going to result in big production more often than not. He’s in play in all formats, but know that he’s going to be very popular in tournaments. Looking to break from the pack? Cecil Shorts (FD $5,000, DK $3,200) is likely to return this weekend, and he’s seen a good amount of targets every week he’s played this season as well. With Nate Washington likely out, Shorts and Hopkins are the only veteran wideouts available, and will likely be relied upon to move the ball down the field against the Jags when Foster isn’t getting carries or check down throws. Shorts is a possession receiver in this offense, and is unlikely to break any big plays, but ten catches for 100 yards is within his range of outcomes, and if he manages to find the end zone, he doesn’t need to do much else to hit value. Keith Mumphery (FD $5,000, DK $3,200) is a name to keep an eye on if Washington is ruled out, and especially if Shorts is ruled out as well. Because while Jaelen Strong grabbed two touchdowns against the Colts, they were on his only two targets. Mumphery is a bigger part of the offense, and would be a nice PPR play if the veteran wideouts sit out.

The Takeaway: DeAndre Hopkins is an obvious play, and Arian Foster should be as well, but may carry slightly lower ownership than the high-volume receiver. Brian Hoyer, Cecil Shorts and Keith Mumphery are the sneakier ways to get exposure to a team favored to score at least three times against the Jaguars.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Quarterback: Blake Bortles (FD $7,300, DK $5,200) carved up a bad Buccaneers defense last week for four touchdowns and over 300 yards, keeping his strong start to the season going. The Jacksonville quarterback has thrown for a touchdown in every game, has added some rushing yards in nearly every game, and has largely avoided interceptions since a Week 1 loss to Carolina. The Texans are a bottom-ten defense against the pass according to virtually any measure, and are only spared by the weak output from Matt Ryan in a blowout win in Week 4, and getting to face Matt Hasselbeck and Jameis Winston in two of their other four games. Bortles should be able to put up a stat line resembling those earned by Alex Smith in Week 1 and Cam Newton in Week 2, which means two or three touchdowns, at least 200 yards, and a nice return on investment in daily fantasy football.

Running Game: This would be a pretty appealing spot for T.J. Yeldon (FD $6,800, DK $4,800) against the Texans and their 20th ranked run defense (per Football Outsiders), and 31st ranked pass defense against running backs (per FO as well). But he’s hurt and not practicing as of Thursday, and that means Toby Gerhart (FD $4,900, DK $3,000) and the returning-from-injury Denard Robinson (FD $5,100, DK $3,000) are likely to carry the load at running back. Yeldon is a promising young player, and would be an interesting tournament play if he goes. Otherwise, avoid this situation altogether due to an immense lack of healthy talent. (Robinson is an exciting player, but he’s not healthy, and is unlikely to get enough volume to justify DFS usage.)

Pass Catchers: Allen Robinson (FD $6,700, DK $5,900) and Allen Hurns (FD $6,500, DK $5,000) lead the way at receiver for the Jaguars, and with the latter slightly banged up this week, I’ll be leaning toward the former in daily fantasy contests. Either has the potential to find the end zone and haul in 5-8 passes, and both can break a big play against Houston’s weak defensive backfield. Just don’t forget about Julius Thomas (FD $5,200, DK $4,000), who was eased into the offense last week, but should start and see a full compliment of snaps and targets in this up-tempo, competitive game. All three are tournament options, with Robinson viable in cash games as well.

The Takeaway: The passing game is worthy of targeting in tournaments, and possibly cash games, as they play against a Houston team that has allowed plenty of success through the air this year. If Yeldon is healthy, he’s an option as well, but otherwise the running game should be avoided.

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